Midwest hay crop catching up after slow spring start

Benjamin Herrold
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022

First cutting hay bales — After a cold, slow start to the hay growing season, farmers are reporting decent hay yields and good quality.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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Hot weather in late June and less rain gave producers an opportunity to catch up on putting up hay.

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